Nervous Water Outfitters and Captain Ashley Cornelius are dedicated to providing first-class fishing charters with outstanding customer service. With over 30 years of experience fishing Biscayne Bay in Miami and the Everglades National Park, they have an intimate knowledge of these two great fisheries. By exclusively operating charters in Biscayne Bay and Everglades National Park, you will have the best opportunity to have a successful day on the water. Join Captain Ashley in Coral Gables and embark on your next fishing adventure in Florida.

The captain runs a 17’ 6” East Cape Caimen technical poling skiff. With this skiff, you are able to get into the shallowest areas as well as travel comfortably on long runs. The boat is powered by a 70 HP Yamaha four stroke engine and uses GPS. It can accommodate 2 adults or 1 adult and 2 children.

On your trip, you can fly fish and spin on light tackle in order to attract Goliath Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, Snook, Sheepshead, Redfish, Bonefish, and many more. You decide if you will keep or release the fish you catch.

Captain Ashley provides everything you’ll need for your day on the water and you’ll have peace of mind knowing he has taken care of all your trip details. Your fishing license as well as all fishing gear including bait if necessary are included. A cooler loaded with ice and water are provided but it is the clients’ responsibility to bring any other beverages and food they would like to have during their charter.

Whether you are a beginner getting your feet wet in the salt water for the first time or a seasoned pro looking to experience some of the best saltwater fishing in the world, the captain is able to provide you with a tailored trip to meet and exceed all your expectations.

Nervous Water Outfitters’ goal is to make sure it provides a safe and productive day on the water. Captain Ashley is always willing to accommodate any reasonable request and strives to make this a trip of a lifetime.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $500
    These half day trips allow you to enjoy a lovely morning on the water for 4 hours. You and Captain Ashley will be fishing from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Some of the many species you can target include Snook, Tarpon, Goliath Grouper, Great Barracuda, Spanish Mackerel, and Permit.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $500
    This is a 4-hour afternoon trip that runs from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Captain Ashley provides all the equipment needed for a great day of fishing. You can expect to chase Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, Great Barracuda, Redfish, and many more species.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $750
    Embark on an 8-hour trip with Captain Ashley and have a memorable time chasing Great Barracuda, Snook, Tarpon, Goliath Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Permit, Black Drum, and other species. The trip starts at 7:00 a.m. and finishes at 3:00 p.m.

FAQs about Nervous Water Outfitters

Nervous Water Outfitters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $750 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Nervous Water Outfitters, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • GPS

Trips booked with Nervous Water Outfitters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Nervous Water Outfitters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Nervous Water Outfitters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Nervous Water Outfitters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Black Drum
  • Bonefish
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

About the Captain

Ashley Cornelius
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
ID & License verified
2 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2021
Captain Ashley started fishing as a young boy with his grandfather and it turned into a lifelong obsession. He has been working in the fishing industry for over 25 years as a store owner and guide. His fishing passion has translated into a way of life personally and professionally. The captain has been fortunate to fish all over the world and he believes nothing compares to the fishing in Miami and the Everglades National Park.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Black Drum Black Drum
Bonefish Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

Boat specs

East Cape Caimen (Flats boat) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 70HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Can accommodate 1 adult and 2 children
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
PayPal

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Brian J.
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Full day trip with Nervous Waters

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 3, 2023
Wow, for a random guide pick we nailed this one!  Knocked several fish off my bucket list in the Everglades.  Capt Ashley...
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Travis B.
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 7, 2022
Signed up for a half day trip not knowing what to expect, day of trip wouldn’t you know it decided to release a monsoon on...
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